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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1918

Page

13

Steel Dominates Early Market Movements in Busy Trading Day

In New York on July 81 United States Steel led gains as the stock rose to 108, an overnight rise near one point. Steel’s strong quarterly report buoyed the market, while other issues gained modestly. Liberty bonds remained steady. American Tobacco and Lorillard faced varied moves. Trading remained brisk with lenders seeing some pullbacks and gains finishing near best levels.

New York United States Steel Tedax Qoudo Steul Liberty United States Thsolth Aitern Smelt Aimtrica Marinex Jae Isville Nusinville Petroleum Miami Missouri York Cent North Wwem Tatetale Leone Couper Agayat

Money Markets Dry at San Aas in Movlean Quotation Drift

Market notes show dull activity in Money Markets with silver per ounce at 49 18-100 dollars and coins from London and New York banks. Government bonds offered with low yields across 60 days and 40 days terms, while mercantile papers and bank bills moved slowly amid mixed bid levels and weekly rates.

San Aas National Bank Londres Bank New York Sdewasat

Metal market brief from New York exchanges

Fragmented metal price notes show Lead at 8.05 dollars and Spelter dull. Tin and copper values are unclear with mixed figures. Entry appears from New York copper and metal review pages with scattered city references and dates.

New York Louis Deroner Wamuary Soho

Cotton statistics receipts and port shipments report

Fragmentary OCR notes list cotton statistics receipts and port shipments with figures such as 19.395 and 10 981.30, plus various items like window glass and water while. Mentions New Orleans and Trem, with scattered place names and amounts, but the text is garbled across lines.

Vost de Ois M Mane Fanton Harry Is

Fish market prices for San Antonio wholesale and retail

Water stocks fell short as scarcity persisted early in the week. Wholesale and retail quotes cover oysters at 6.50 per thousand and 20 cents per dozen, with whole weight pricing for most species including red snapper barracuda rock cod and cod varieties. Prices list whole and cleaned weights for wholesale and retail.

San Antonio Wade California Ava

Wholesale prices for fresh country produce across items

Trade quotes list Vermudas No. 1 Californias at 38.60 per hundredweight plus various crates, hampers, and baskets. Prices cover peppers, lemons, peaches, plums, dates, rice, coffee, sugar, garlic, flour, and tobacco terms, with ranges by quality and pack size across multiple regions and shippers.

Coline Buskel Taney Bel Pond California GAR Cofper TTCI Collee Ciynee Max Ana She Eunset Hal Tointen Caliporsea Vorn Sauvage, Slas Patenhia Spalea WALEA Heeveh

Can You Beat It Ceprrick PSES by Paes Pablleti Co

The New York lovediis World reports on a contest or challenge conjured by the Paes Pablleti Company. Details are fragmentary, but the item hints at a public curiosity or promotional stunt with audience participation and notable brand mention.

Ceprrick He Paes

Hogs top year figures sell at 19 cents here

Market summary from North Texas and surrounding yards notes hogs reaching top annual figures with prices near 19 cents. Mixed cattle and sheep activity appear, with feeders and calves showing varied demand as Chicago and San Antonio markets influence pricing.

Union Stock San Antionio Ker Demianil No Bert Chicago Curtie Hetter Prives Ie Norelang Prieus

Local Market Prices and Receipts Highlight Trade

Market receipts show demand across cattle and dairy with several price references. Texas cow figures and wholesale quotations appear, noting choppers and camers among equipment, while local dealers report varying pounds and sales activity in limited detail.

Local Market Prices and Drops Noted in Wednesday Report

The Local Markets section shows several price changes with some declines. Wheat and corn futures slip by small amounts while peppers and rhubarb show modest drops. Fresh produce including onions and cantaloupes also exhibit price shifts amid generally steady wholesale trends.

Market Quotations From Local Packing House

Provisional market quotes list varied prices for meat and fats. Fancy beef and mutton offered at 38 cents per pound, with 14 to 16 pound averages. Pure lard and oleomargarine prices shown, plus lower grade items noted.

Rains in South Texas Pull Down Cotton Prices

Weather and market notes say rains across Central Texas reduced cotton prices at the market terminal. Quotations from Principal application markets show declines of about 2 to 3 points with futures and spot prices easing amid scattered rainfall reports and weaker demand.

Texas Bretary Cy Country Cotton Exchange New Orleans New York Ted

New York Cotton Market Reports Mixed Prices and Weather Caution

Reports from New York indicate active sailing and price fluctuations in cotton futures. Weather outlook details and market notes suggest cautious trading, with mentions of dividends and later benchmark movements affecting prices.

York Val Rindaij Teyas Nadvanes Aeatt Dovequier Aytane Poti New York

Weather and Cotton Outlook Across the Southern States

The Cotton Region States forecast notes unsettled conditions with mixed temperatures and localized rain. Officials report new contracts for September delivery, while producers in Georgia, Texas, Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi and nearby areas prepare harvests and monitor market activity amid shifting weather patterns.

New Orleans Cotton Market Notes and Trade Signals

An OCR fragment discusses cotton trade in New Orleans with references to pricing, futures, and market signals. Mentions months and fluctuations, hinting at supply factors and regional pricing without clear details or dates. Structured like a brief market blurb from a mid century paper, preserving names and economic focus.

Irregular OCR sports score teaser from New Orleans game

Readable lines show a boxing of points and teams in New Orleans with final scores around the low to mid thirties. Mentions Catton Stites Decorber and a decayed final tally near 23.900. Details are fragmented with unclear dates and opponents.

Silly Catton New Orleans

GOOD CROP REPORTS ABSORB EARLY GAINS IN CORN QUOTATIONS

Crop reports and market chatter shape early trading with corn prices moving higher on expectations of solid yields. Mentions of grain futures, regional price actions, and producer notes hint at cautious optimism amid mixed demand signals and weather factors.

Will Enter Army War Camp Community Service Director

L L Smith, director of the War Camp Community Service house, plans to enter military service this week with Mrs Sworth as hostess. He will go to Missouri while Mrs Smith stays with felttires during his service. Smith, once a West Point cadet, was repeatedly unable to serve due to disabilities but has been advised he will be accepted. Harold Collett will oversee Community House affairs in his absence.

L. L. Smith War Cap Swortth Dar Bette, Mo Smith Felttires Mr. Smith West Point War Camp Community Service

Flying Cadet Killed In Fort Worth Field Crash

Flying Cadet William V. Cindsen of Alabama was killed when his plane crashed near Carruthers Field. Two others, Rex Ritter of New York and Curtaz of Boston, suffered serious injuries after a forced landing in a ball park in Gainesville. They were hospitalized. the group had been preparing for a flight to Fort Worth when the accident occurred.

Fort Worth William V Cindsen Ala Noorr Nts Carruthers Field Gainesvile Gainesville Rex I JL Ritter New York GS. Curtaz Boston Ball Park Titter Curtaz

Transfer of Captain Roy Francis Moves to Washington

Captain Roy Francis of the Neily Pivlil aviation office is ordered to report for duty with the Department of Military Aeronautics in Washington. A temporary transfer, he is a key Pro Phetts family member and trained pilots who aided in forming the unit that later served in France with the Escadrille. He has been at Kelly Field since last July, helping train hundreds of cadets.

Roy Francis Neily Pivlil Washington Department of Military Aeronautics Pttin Francis Kelly Field Francis United States Army Department of Aviation Bepeo France Ben Ketly Field Judy

Solos and Civil War Veterans to Highlight San Antonio Concert

The week night concert, directed by Wiluan HM. Smith, opens at 7 30 with a program of calk songs and old-time tunes. Community singing will be aided by Grand Army of the Republic, Confederate Veterans, and the Woman's Relief Corps. Lone Leader Herbert Wall and Alva Woul will lead Army pep songs with C oA and G Bernard Chiefester of the War Service Board. Members of the San Antonio Muse Teacher Association will assist and supply solos.

Soridge Tmark San Antonio Wiluan HM. Smith So O'Coek Grand Amy of the Republic Confederate Veterans Woman's Relief Corps Herbert Wall Alva Woulgives C. Oa G. Bernard War Service Board San Antono Ociation Jand

Lone Bandit Escapes Near Charlottesville Va In Train Robbery

Rail road detectives chase a masked bandit who robbed a westbound Chesapeake and Ohio train near Greenwood Virginia, binding a messenger and escaping with a salary fund of about seven thousand dollars. Authorities suspect the suspect fled into nearby hills after stopping at a siding twenty miles west of Charlottesville. Local bets place the loot and the bandit’s escape across West Virginia areas.

Cherlottesville Clius Witehay T Lewestboumd Chesanerke & Ohio Greenwood Alarshall Velerim Staunton Nnk West Virginia

Plan practical help for displaced women in New Orleans

New Orleans reports guidance from the local branch of the American Protective League announcing relocation of women from a restricted district to a 600 acre plantation. They will learn housekeeping sewing scientific work automobile driving and other suitable tasks. Once proficient, they will be placed in positions where they are not owned.

New Orleans Newdos American Protective League

No Contest Planned Denial Sparks Austin Speculation

Austin officials deny reports of a planned contest to block women’s suffrage after a July primary. W F Doughty, superintendent of public instruction, and H Ferguson are cited amid rumors of challenges to a state vote. The muddled exchange hints at political maneuvering and potential legal actions without clear details.

Austin Tex W. F Doughty Doughty -Ireetor Ot Rai Chegow Ca Rea Mul Ferguson Sean

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